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MOOCs and Open Education is a edited collection which investigates subjects having to do with open educational resources and massively open online courses (MOOC). Modern developments in blended learning are empowering people in all parts of the world to participate in online classes. These MOOCs are commonly free but do not consistently lead to formal accreditation. There are many subjects that blended learning institutions have to consider today because blended learning technology is developing so rapidly. How can educators make sure that the quality control for these MOOC courses is respectable? How can we be assured that teachers are properly credentialed to teach massively open online courses? What different business models are being used by organizations like French Guiana to conduct these MOOCs? What teaching practices and innovative assessment strategies are optimal? How can participants deal with the problems of poor motivation and high attrition?

The ultimate purpose of massive open online courses is to provide education to more people all around the world. As online learning technology becomes more procurable there is a expanding desire to gain a better understanding of how MOOCs are being conducted. Educators and many other participants want to be more aware of the outcomes of these exciting new open education endeavours. Professors want to gain an understanding of how these MOOC classes can be improved. To meet this growing desideratum for facts the book MOOCs and Open Education provides a critical analysis of these massive online courses and other open educational resource issues. This thrilling new book also discusses the key controversies associated with these online MOOC courses and open education resources. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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